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Consider a memorandum/resolution appointing board members to the Main Street Board.
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DATE: April 21, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Wallis Meshier, Exec. Dir. Of Dev. Serv.
SUBJECT: Appoint Members to Main Street Board
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
On March 24, 2026, the City Council voted to dissolve the Downtown Advisory Committee and establish a Main Street Board with two-year terms. Staff recommends establishing staggered terms to support continuity and align with Main Street best practices.
Staff recommends initial appointments in two groups: three (3) citizen members to be appointed for an initial term ending October 1, 2026; and four (4) organization members to be appointed for an initial term ending October 1, 2027.
Main Street best practices recommend structuring Board membership to support the Four-Point Approach:
• Design: graphic design, branding, or the arts;
• Organization: nonprofit and community development leaders;
• Promotion: events and marketing; and
• Economic Vitality: business and economic development leaders.
Based on these recommendations, staff recommends the following appointments to the Main Street Board:
• Toni Ringgold (Citizen Member/Downtown Business Owner - Promotion Professional)
• Josh Pemberton (Citizen Member/Downtown Business Owner - Promotion Professional)
• Daniel Watkins (Citizen Member/Downtown Business Owner - Design Professional)
• Ronnie Russell (IBCC Member - Organization and Economic Vitality Professional)
• Khandiese Cooper (Downtown Merchants Association and IBCC Member, Downtown Business Owner - Organization and Promotion Professional)
• Michelle Flores (GKCC Member - Organization and Economic Vitality Professional)
• Dustin Evans (GKCC Member/Downtown Business Owner - Organization and Economic Vitality Professional)
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
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Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends appointing the seven (7) proposed members to the Main Street Board as presented in order to establish the Board and begin implementation of the Main Street program.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This item conforms with all relevant City of Killeen ordinances and policies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
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Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
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Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
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If not, where will the money come from?
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Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council appoint the following seven (7) members to the Main Street Board:
|
Member |
Category |
Affiliation |
Term |
|
Toni Ringold |
Citizen |
Downtown Business Owner |
10/1/2026 |
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Josh Pemberton |
Citizen |
Downtown Business Owner |
10/1/2026 |
|
Daniel Watkins |
Citizen |
Downtown Business Owner |
10/1/2026 |
|
Ronnie Russell |
Organization |
IBCC |
10/1/2027 |
|
Khandiese Cooper |
Organization |
Downtown Merchant Association/IBCC/Downtown Business Owner |
10/1/2027 |
|
Mimi Flores |
Organization |
GKCC |
10/1/2027 |
|
Dustin Evans |
Organization |
GKCC/Southern Roots |
10/1/2027 |
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
The Planning and Legal Staff have reviewed this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
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